OTT Vaazha Release Date: Biography of a Billion Boys in Lockdown. Details Inside

Vaazha: A biography of Billion Boys, one of this year’s surprise hits, is all set to release on an OTT platform. The film is directed by Anand Menen and written by Vipin Das. It stars Siju Sunny, Saaf Bros, Joemon Jyothir, Jagadish, Kottayam Nazeer, Azees Nedumangad, Noby Marcose, Amith Mohan Rajeshwari and Anuraj OB in the lead roles. The film hit the theatres on August 15. It will be available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar from September 23. Made on a budget of Rs 4 crore, the film has grossed Rs 40 crore at the box office. The film is about the journey of a group of friends in a small town in Kerala, as they navigate their adult lives with little turbulence and trials. Vaazha delves into their friendships, relationships with their parents and their search for identity and purpose. As they grow up, the increasing pressure from their parents and society to succeed becomes increasingly overwhelming. The highlight of Vaazha is its subtle exploration of male issues – an area rarely explored in mainstream cinema – wrapped in a light, relatable story. Vaazha resonated with audiences and became one of the critically acclaimed films of 2024.

In an exciting news for the fans, just a few days after Vaazha hit the big screens, the film’s writer-director Vipin Das confirmed that a sequel is in the works. The announcement comes after an overwhelming response to the first part. Additional shows have been planned in Kerala theatres in view of the positive response after the release of Vaazha. The excitement about the sequel is already palpable and Vipin Das shared the poster of the film on his Instagram handle, which features the beloved characters from the first part: Hashir, Alan, Ajin and Vinayak. These characters, especially Hashir, received immense love from the audience for their unforgettable moments in Vaazha. The film has been shot in cinematography by Aravind Pithussery and edited by Kannan Mohan.

The sequel will be directed by debutant director Suvin SA, with Vipin Das retained as producer and writer. It will be backed by the same production houses — Vipin Das, Harris Desom, PB Anish and Adarsh ​​Narayan of Icon Cinemas.